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* Registration is now closed for the MDS Basic Part 1 Workshop.

Overview

Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VHCA-VCAL) is partnering with Judy Wilhide Brandt to present two workshops on MDS designed for MDS coordinators and interdisciplinary team members who need to know more about the ins and outs of MDS. This class will include MDS changes from Oct 1, 2023. Offerings include a two-day Basic Part I Workshop in February and a two-day Basic Part II Workshop in March. Space is limited.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to the RAI Process
• Role of the MDS in the Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP)
• Line-by-line coding instructions for crucial sections typically done by the MDSC where instructions can be confusing: Interview Skills, MDS Sections GG, I, J, M, N, O, and P. (Note: Only the specified MDS sections will be covered.)
• Care Area Assessments (CAA) and Care Planning
• OBRA Scheduling

Who Should Register?

The two-day MDS Basic Part I workshop is designed for new MDS coordinators and any other interdisciplinary team members who need to know about the MDS.

Presenter

Judy Wilhide Brandt, RN, BA, CPC, QCP, RAC-MTA, DNS-CT
Principal | Wilhide Consulting, Inc.

Judy Wilhide Brandt, known for her ability to comprehend and explain complex issues in ways that are easy to understand, serves as an advisor, auditor, and trainer for multiple long term care providers across the country. She has over 25 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in nursing facilities as a nurse manager, executive, and consultant. She has been a State surveyor and RAI Manager for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is a nationally-known speaker, trainer, and author.

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register for the MDS Basic Part I Workshop is February 14, 2024. Payment for non-members is due with registration.